Hyatt Instant Platinum & Fasttrack to Diamond - through 12/31/10 (DISC 5/14/10)
Mar 1, 2010, 5:03 pm
#91
Join Date: Aug 2009
Location: SYD
Programs: QF WP (OWE), VA PLAT, EY GLD, SPG PLAT, Hyatt DIA, Hilton DIA, Hertz PC
Posts: 8,527
Room guarantee
She did mention that the rate is set by the hotel, typically more than rack rate & no discounts would be allowed (AAA, sr, etc.)
. I've only used this option once with Loews' youfirst program & was able to book a AAA rate.
Is this standard practice w/Hyatt &, if so, how much over rack is typical?
. I've only used this option once with Loews' youfirst program & was able to book a AAA rate.Is this standard practice w/Hyatt &, if so, how much over rack is typical?
Mar 1, 2010, 5:09 pm
#92
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Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: Pacific Northwest
Programs: UA Gold 1MM, AS 75k, AA Plat, Bonvoyed Gold, Honors Dia, Hyatt Explorer, IHG Plat, ...
Posts: 16,842
You might have gotten a "traditional" Diamond trial, which is what I got when I called over the weekend. According to Hyatt, my Diamond status expires on 31 May. I have to stay 15 nights in 90 days.
This worked for me, because it includes Spring Break this week, including Palm Springs beginning tomorrow. But you should check.
This worked for me, because it includes Spring Break this week, including Palm Springs beginning tomorrow. But you should check.
However, so far my status online still shows Platinum. How quickly did it change for you?
Mar 1, 2010, 5:27 pm
#93
Join Date: Apr 2007
Location: Hotlanta
Programs: DL GM, SPG Plat, Hyatt Diamond, GPP Silver
Posts: 514
I called earlier today and asked for the "Diamond FastTrack" and the agent said "you mean the Diamond trial, right?" and then proceeded to tell me I'd have 180 days to get 15 nights for status until 2012.
However, so far my status online still shows Platinum. How quickly did it change for you?
However, so far my status online still shows Platinum. How quickly did it change for you?
Mar 1, 2010, 6:59 pm
#94
Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: Perth, Australia
Programs: Hilton Diamond, QFF WP, Velocity Gold
Posts: 647
Sorry guys, i'm still a little confused. Did you guys manage to get a "diamond trial" instead of a "platinum trial"? I am currently platinum and if a diamond trial is available it would be very beneficial for my next trip!
Mar 1, 2010, 7:36 pm
#95
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Location: Pacific Northwest
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I asked for Diamond Fast Track (maybe inspired by the title of this thread) and the agent referred to it as Diamond Trial.
Mar 1, 2010, 7:45 pm
#96
Join Date: Jul 2009
Location: OKC (Oklahoma City), Oklahoma
Programs: Marriott Gold; IHG Platinum; Insomnia Cookies
Posts: 514
My status changed sometime between Saturday 2 PM Eastern and Monday 10 AM, so within 48 hours. I'm Diamond tonight.
Mar 1, 2010, 8:44 pm
#97
Join Date: Mar 2010
Programs: Hyatt-Diamond; Starwood-Platinum
Posts: 7
I called up last week and was told that I would see my profile upgraded to Diamond within 48 hours. I am a consistent Platinum member and am very excited for the opportunity to be a Diamond member for a while.
Mar 1, 2010, 9:52 pm
#98
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Join Date: Jun 2008
Location: Rural TN (but WAS native)
Programs: National Executive Elite, none of the others matter
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If you travel enough to maintain Diamond status by consolidating other stays from other chains, I think you will.
Mar 2, 2010, 3:53 am
#99
Join Date: Sep 2009
Location: 1A
Programs: UA GS, NH Diamond, Hyatt Lifetime Globalist (formerly Courtesy Card sadly), Amanjunkie, CLEAR
Posts: 3,713
Thanks to all who posted on this.
Although admittedly confused, I am a Diamond as of yesterday. I was a Platinum with 4 stays for this year and called to sign up for this trial last week.
Suddenly I'm Diamond with no additional stays - and very appreciative as it just landed me a free confirmed upgrade at the Grand Hyatt Tokyo for next month.
Status says valid through 2/28/2011 - so it doesn't seem like so much a trial as a conversion for the current program year.
Although admittedly confused, I am a Diamond as of yesterday. I was a Platinum with 4 stays for this year and called to sign up for this trial last week.
Suddenly I'm Diamond with no additional stays - and very appreciative as it just landed me a free confirmed upgrade at the Grand Hyatt Tokyo for next month.
Status says valid through 2/28/2011 - so it doesn't seem like so much a trial as a conversion for the current program year.
Mar 2, 2010, 7:35 am
#100
Join Date: Apr 2005
Posts: 105
okay if on the company dime, not OOP
Mar 2, 2010, 7:04 pm
#102
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Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: Pacific Northwest
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When I signed up, I didn't need (or know) an offer number. Just call and ask for Diamond Trial (that's what my agent called it). I just checked (for probably the 10th time today) and I am now a newly minted Diamond with tier expiration date of 31 Aug 2010 (i.e., 180 days). Looking at my bookings for the next three months alone, renewing until Feb 2012 isn't going to be a problem. I have the feeling Hyatt is going to get 95% of my hotel stays this year.
Mar 2, 2010, 7:35 pm
#103
Join Date: Nov 2009
Location: Minnesota
Programs: Hyatt Diamond, Hertz Gold
Posts: 154
Called and signed up for this promotion and was taken to Diamond from gold till 8-10.
Does this mean if I stay the 5 nights i stay diamond till 3/2012?
Thanks for the help and this promotion!
Woody
Does this mean if I stay the 5 nights i stay diamond till 3/2012?
Thanks for the help and this promotion!
Woody
Mar 2, 2010, 7:53 pm
#104
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Location: Pacific Northwest
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You'd need 15 nights, I think. Five nights would give you Platinum with the Platinum trial (not sure if you're automatically falling back to that trial if you don't meet the Diamond terms).
Mar 3, 2010, 11:06 am
#105
Join Date: Oct 2004
Location: UK
Programs: Some basic level ones
Posts: 199
You guys are all luckier than me - I've been enrolled for the promo, but I was a Plat anyway and still am now. The terms I was sent though say I will earn Diamond with 15 nights stayed in 180 days...